The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation and lived to see the election of the country’s first black president. Source
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Coronavirus cases in the U.S. exceed 100,000
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the country as the nation’s reported cases exceeds 100,000, forcing some governors to turn to the military for help. A Navy hospital ship named “Mercy” anchored in the San Pedro, California harbor as backup in case Los Angeles-areas hospitals fill up. In New York, the military is converting an NYC convention center into a 1,200-bed emergency hospital. Tom Hanson reports on how the virus is taking hold there and elsewhere within the country. Source
NYU dean sends R.E.M. dance video to students amid refund demands
The dean invited students to “dance along,” if they would like. Source
YouTube channel offers virtual rides on major Disney attractions
Coronavirus has shut down Disney theme parks and Universal Studios — but some of the most popular rides are now available from home. Source
Italian hospital says it’s turning scuba masks into ventilators
It’s a quick fix Dr. Franceso Minardi likens to wartime triage. Source
How will U.S. pay for $2 trillion stimulus package?
Where will all that money for massive amounts of health and economic aid come from? Can America afford the added debt? Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. tops 100,000 COVID-19 cases
With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge, and “there is still a long battle ahead.” Source
3/27: CBS Evening News
President Trump signs $2 trillion COVID-19 emergency bill; Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes Source
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX’s Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA’s Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research. Source
June 2 shaping up to be a new Super Tuesday
June 2 has officially become the second-biggest day for allocating delegates of the entire 2020 Democratic primary cycle, behind March 3. Source